Support for you

Get answers to your epilepsy questions.

Meet others affected by epilepsy.

Get 1-1 support. 

Find local support in Northern Ireland and Wales.

 

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What help do you need today?
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Epilepsy answers

You can instant message us (we are live when there is a red speech icon at the bottom of your screen), phone our helpline on 0808 800 5050 or email us your question.

We also have a whole range of answers to your epilepsy questions across this site.

Contact our helpline Search our online info Epilepsy e-learning resources

Connect with other people

We run Talk and Support groups, both online and in-person. Our groups help you to meet others others affected by epilepsy.

We also have communities on Discord and HealthUnlocked, where people share their epilepsy experiences.

Join an online group Look for a group in your area Join the conversation at HealthUnlocked
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A man on the phone during an epilepsy befriending session.

1-1 support

Our befriending service matches you with a friendly volunteer for regular chats either online or by phone.

We also run counselling services in Northern Ireland and Wales.

Find out more about 'befriending' Counselling service – Wales Counselling service - Northern Ireland

Support in Northern Ireland

Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland has been providing support for over 70 years.

Find out more about the range of support we provide.

Epilepsy Action Northern Ireland NI Support groups NI counselling service Special events in Northern Ireland
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Support in Wales/Cymru

Support in Wales for people affected by epilepsy

Epilepsy Action Cymru Support groups in Wales Counselling service
The Epilepsy Action Helpline

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